Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooted (for)
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California air regulators approved a sweeping update of the state’s cap-and-invest program, tightening the pollution cap while reshaping how billions in climate dollars flow through communities and industry.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026 -
There has been no definitive word that Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has approved a potential deal.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Other races The first candidate to be endorsed for office Friday was Ron Schutz.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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The charter association also has changed tack in the race for state superintendent of public instruction by backing San Diego Unified school board President Richard Barrera, the same candidate endorsed by the California Teachers Assn.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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To reduce exposure, it’s recommended that residents stay indoors when possible.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The retailer took into account which books readers continuously bought, rated, recommended and returned to over a period of time.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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In a statement, the Sheriff’s Office commended the two bystanders, saying their actions stopped the attack and likely prevented additional injuries.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
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Israel's public security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, who oversees the police, also commended the work of the security forces that apprehended him.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Historically, mile-and-a-quarter races at Saratoga have favored, first, in style, front-runners and stalkers rather than deep closers such as Golden Tempo — bringing a late run at Saratoga just leaves too much to do in the thunderous chase to the wire.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The reason the Spurs were favored going into this season is that Wemby seems undeniable.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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“Rooted (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooted%20%28for%29. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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